Lindsey Henderson

Ben Zumbahlen, the Legislative Director for the Coastal Atlantic, testified during the North Carolina Senate Education Committee hearing earlier this week in support of SB 1044, the Foundational Math Act. This comprehensive math policy would implement early screenings and individualized support for students, the use of high-quality instructional materials and require a 60-minute minimum of daily math instruction. carolinajournal.com/nc-senate-bill…

ExcelinEd in the field ➡️ Senior Policy Director Lindsey Henderson was a panelist at Education Week's Virtual Leadership Symposium 2026 today! She shared ExcelinEd's MathMatters.org and discussed the instructional practices most effective for strengthening math education across states. Thank you to @educationweek for including Lindsey in this important conversation!

#NewMexico's 2026 legislative session delivered real wins for students and educators — from stronger literacy and math instruction to a new teacher residency pathway. Read the full breakdown here: excelinedinaction.org/2026/03/24/new… #NMleg

#Indiana's 2026 legislative session delivered big wins for students — from stronger literacy and math policies to a first-in-the-nation college and career pathways policy. Here's a breakdown of what it means for 1.1 million Hoosier students. #INleg excelinedinaction.org/2026/04/15/ind…

#Ohio is taking a comprehensive approach to math—from early intervention to advanced coursework. Host @AshleyDeMauro Mullins sits down with Senate Education Chair Andrew Brenner (@brennerforohio) to break it down this week on Statehouse Spotlights. Listen now: shows.acast.com/excelined-in-a…

Truly an honor to be invited to share evidence-based math policy with the Alaska House Education Committee! Excited to see Alaska exploring policy levers that help reverse the curve on math achievement. #mathmatters

Tennessee’s education policies expand opportunity, strengthen math achievement, improve pathways and support school options for families—all of which will help more students learn and thrive. Read our statement: #tnleg excelinedinaction.org/2026/04/24/ten…

The Georgia Legislature has passed a comprehensive math policy to strengthen instruction, expand access to advanced coursework and better prepare teachers. A strong step toward improved student outcomes. Read more: #GAleg #GApol excelinedinaction.org/2026/03/27/geo…

ExcelinEd in Action ➡️ Southeast Legislative Director Miranda Thomas testified in support of Georgia's HB 1107 and HB 1030 during the House Education Subcommittee's hearing earlier this week! HB 1107, the Excellent Teacher Preparation Act, strengthens Georgia’s efforts by improving the data used to evaluate educator preparation programs, helping ensure Schools of Education are effectively preparing future teachers for the classroom. HB 1030 would establish the Math Matters Act - this act would guarantee access to advanced math courses for middle and high school students, require 60 minutes of daily math instruction in grades 4–5 and strengthen educator preparation programs in math training.

The New Mexico Legislature has passed a major math improvement bill to strengthen instruction, support teachers and provide early help for students. Read our statement: excelinedinaction.org/2026/02/18/new… #nmleg

16 states are weighing new math bills this session. @ExcelinEd's Lindsey Henderson says expanding Algebra 1 access can "really move the needle on student outcomes." 🔢 Read more: edweek.org/teaching-learn…

How do we ensure every mathematically ready student has access to advanced math? Lindsey Henderson and Dave Kung explore a policy that's already working in Texas, North Carolina, Nevada and Washington: "Guaranteed Access to Advanced Math" ⤵️ the74million.org/article/when-e…